Mum reveals her VERY simple trick for cleaning cloudy and foggy wine glasses - and it only takes 10 minutes

  • An Australian mum has shared her simple trick for cleaning 'cloudy' glassware
  • The Melbourne woman said white vinegar helps to break down mineral buildup
  • Mila revealed after soaking the glasses, just wipe down with a microfibre cloth
  • White vinegar has other uses, including for towels, sheets and even jeans

By SOPHIE HASLETT FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

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An Australian mum has shared her simple trick for cleaning 'cloudy' glassware, and you can do it with a few household staples and 10 minutes to spare.

The Melbourne woman - who goes by Mama Mila online - said you'll need to get your hands on some white vinegar, warm water and a microfibre cloth.

Mila specialises in chemical-free cleaning and shies away from traditional cleaning products, preferring the likes of bi-carb soda, vinegar and eucalyptus oil.

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BEFORE: An Australian mum has shared her simple trick for cleaning 'cloudy' glassware
AFTER: You can do it with a few household staples and 10 minutes to spare

BEFORE AND AFTER: An Australian mum has shared her simple trick for cleaning 'cloudy' glassware, and you can do it with a few household staples and 10 minutes to spare (pictured)

The Melbourne woman - who goes by Mama Mila online - said you'll need to get your hands on some white vinegar, warm water and a microfibre cloth (pictured)

The Melbourne woman - who goes by Mama Mila online - said you'll need to get your hands on some white vinegar, warm water and a microfibre cloth (pictured)

To clean your glasses Mila explained you should first put some warm water into a sink or a bowl, and then add two cups of white vinegar to the mix.

Submerge the glasses and leave them for 10 minutes to soak.

'Vinegar breaks down the mineral build up and leaves them sparkling,' Mila said on TikTok.

White vinegar works especially well is because vinegar breaks down the mineral build up in the glassware (pictured)

White vinegar works especially well is because vinegar breaks down the mineral build up in the glassware (pictured)

Once you remove them, then gently wipe down the glasses with a microfibre cloth, focusing on any particularly tough areas.

The cloudiness should have been instantly removed, to reveal glasses that are as clear as they were when you first bought them.

'Bless white vinegar,' one commenter posted.

'I love this,' another added.

You should finish cleaning the glassware by wiping it down gently with a microfibre cloth, focusing on tougher areas (pictured)

You should finish cleaning the glassware by wiping it down gently with a microfibre cloth, focusing on tougher areas (pictured)

Mila explained that white vinegar also has many other handy uses around the home.

Not only can you use it to clean your glasses, but it can also be used on spectacles and sunglasses, and can help you get 'spa-worthy' towels at home.

'Level up your self care routine with spa-worthy towels,' Mila posted on TikTok. 

White vinegar also works especially well to help to create 'spa-worthy' towels from home (pictured)

White vinegar also works especially well to help to create 'spa-worthy' towels from home (pictured)

According to Mila, the first thing you need to do is set your washing machine to between 40 and 60 degrees Celsius.

Throw your towels in and add liquid detergent as well as half a cup of plain, white vinegar instead of fabric softener.

'Do the wash as normal, shake the towels and let them air dry when they come out until nearly dry,' Mila said.

'Then, tumble dry them for just a few minutes until completely dry. This will help with softness and absorbency,' she said.

What are the many uses of white vinegar around the home? 

1. Windows: Experts recommend you tablespoons mix two tablespoons of white vinegar with a gallon of water and dispense it with a spray bottle. Then wipe clean with a micro-fibre cloth.

2. Dishwashers: You can use white vinegar do get rid of any residue in your dishwasher by placing a large glass measuring cup filled with two cups of vinegar on the top rack, then running the machine as usual — no detergent, no heat dry. This deep cleans your dishwasher.

3. Towels: Mila recommends washing your towels with white vinegar because it helps to remove detergent residue and minerals that are making them feel scratchy. 

4. Carpets: Get rid of carpet stains by mixing one tablespoon of hand washing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.

Source: Good Housekeeping 

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The reason why vinegar works so well instead of fabric softener is that it 'breaks down the residue from detergents leaving the towels soft and fresh' (pictured)

The reason why vinegar works so well instead of fabric softener is that it 'breaks down the residue from detergents leaving the towels soft and fresh' (pictured)

The reason why vinegar works so well instead of fabric softener is that it 'breaks down the residue from detergents leaving the towels soft and fresh'.

A two-litre bottle of plain, white vinegar typically costs around $1.20 from the supermarket.

Others swear by using vinegar in with everything they wash - from their sheets and towels to jeans and T-shirts, while experts from Good Housekeeping say it's also good for removing carpet stains and cleaning windows and dishwashers.

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